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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Jack Fruit











Jack Fruit : Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam
Introduction
Nutritive Values

(per 100g edible portion)

Ripe Fruit
Tender Fruit
Jak Seeds
Units


Energy         
94.0
51.0
151.0
K cal

Protein
1.7
2.6
4.3
g

Fat
0.3
0.8
0.4
g

Carbohydrates 
93.7
9.4
32.0
g

Calcium
27.00
30.0
35.0
mg

Phosphorus
0
40.0
126.0
mg

Iron
0.6
1.7
1.2
mg

Carotene 
39.0
0
25.0
mg

Thiamine
0.09
50.0
180.0
mg

Riboflavin
0.11
40.0
50.0
mg

Vit. C
9.0
14.0
17.0
mg


Medicinal Values

Rich source of potassium, iron and energy; useful in blood disorders. Ripe fruit is a good source of carotene.

Major Growing Areas
Mostly wet zone, scattered in the Dry and intermediate zones

Nature of Cultivation
Naturally grown ; scattered cultivations and in home gardens

Recommended Varieties
Local selections Father long, Kothmale, Maharagama
Fatherlong
Kothmale
Maharagama

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Unripe fruit ; Polos preseve
Ripe fruit ; Cordial, fruit in syrup
Seed Dried, roasted, flour in confectionery

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Unripe fruit ; Polos preseve
Ripe fruit ; Cordial, fruit in syrup
Seed Dried, roasted, flour in confectionery

Economics & Marketing
Availability

March - May and November - January
Source: Agriculture Dept Sri Lanka.

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